This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
Kenya has ended its mandatory quarantine requirement for travelers arriving from abroad, a move aimed at boosting tourism in the country.
According to Transport CS James Macharia, the new rule will apply to passengers and tourists who do not show any signs of contagious illness on arrival in the country.
However, those showing symptoms of coronavirus, including body temperatures above 37.5 degrees Celsius, a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, and other flu-like signs will be quarantined.
“Where there is a suspected case of COVID-19 on the flight, the crew shall be quarantined at home. If they test negative for COVID-19, they shall be allowed to resume normal duties. Where layovers are necessary, crew members shall not be allowed to leave their hotel rooms, except in cases of emergency,” said Macharia.
CS Macharia made the announcement a day after President Kenyatta announced that domestic and international flights will resume on July 15th, 2020, and August 1st respectively.
Several airlines have confirmed that they will resume providing local air passenger transport services to various destinations across Kenya once the airspace is opened on July 15, including Kenya Airways, JamboJet, Aim Air, Boskovic Air, and Scenic Safaris.
